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Science Squad

Welcome to the Science Squad, a citizen science organization for curious kids who love nature and science! Follow along as Squad members journal their efforts to make a difference in the world around them.

Science Starters

Inspire and encourage budding scientists with these early guides to basic STEM concepts. From simple machines to electricity and magnetism, take readers on a journey to discover how the world works.

Science Starters (Blastoff! Readers: Level 3)

Where does light come from? How do magnets work? This series illuminates some of the scientific wonders of our world, from the unseen forces of gravity and magnetism to the awesome power of electricity. Young students will love getting to the bottom of these everyday mysteries, and even get to test their knowledge with a topic-specific experiment!

Science Storybooks

Children can learn basic science principles through these creatively illustrated storybooks. The easy-to-read format allows emergent readers to engage with the text by themselves. Each book includes questions and an activity at the end to expand on the main ideas and encourage independent thinking.

Science Whiz Experiments

These easy and fun science experiments use easy-to-obtain household materials and are excellent starting points for students to devise their own science fair projects. Readers are guided through applying the scientific method to conduct rigorous experiments in the physical and life sciences, including chemistry, physics, biology, and meteorology.

Science Words I Should Know

Science Words I Should Know focuses on ten important science subjects in grades K-3. Designed to help struggling learners gain a stronger understanding and vocabulary in science, each book features simple, grade-appropriate text, fact boxes, and bright photographs and illustrations.

Science, Technology, and Society

Advances in science and technology undeniably bring about societal change. Gene therapy, for instance, has the potential to revolutionize medicine and the treatment of debilitating illnesses but it also carries significant risks. The Science, Technology, and Society series examines scientific and technological advances in the context of their impact on society. Each book explores how and why this science or technology came about; how it has influenced or shaped daily life and culture; efforts to guide or control the technology through laws and policies; and what the next generation of this technology might look like. Focus questions encourage conversation and debate. Fully documented quotes enliven the narrative and add to the usefulness of the series as a tool for student researchers.

Scientific American Explores Big Ideas

The world is a big placeÑfilled with big concepts! This series delves into some of the most compelling ideas and questions of our time, inspiring readers to think critically about the world around them. Scientific American presents fascinating and thought-provoking explorations of the latest science-related issues and discoveries affecting our world today. Through the work of experts in various scientific fields, curious readers will be empowered to understand this century's evolving challenges and help shape the future.

Scientific Breakthroughs

Scientific Collaboration

Was human flight possible? What makes an individual who they are? Where did Homo sapiens come from? When the most brilliant minds in the world team up to answer the biggest questions in science, the results are some of the greatest scientific discoveries that still affect us today. Through accessible yet captivating narratives accompanied by striking images, readers will explore the fascinating lives of famous scientists and the motivations and methods behind their groundbreaking work.